Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Murray Bridge South, 5253
Est. population · Jun 2025
207
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.2%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,949/wk
Employment rate
59.4%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Murray Bridge South is a hillside smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
At a glance
Murray Bridge South snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
207
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
207(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +6.2% over 5 years · 73th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +6.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in SA
- 73th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,949
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 62
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,645
- Employment rate
- 59.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 63 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Increase (daily rate)
- +140.7%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Threatening Behaviour3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (4.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 48.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
20 planning-related records
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Proposed swimming pool & associated fencing114 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
October 2025
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier164 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
April 2025
- Proposed Freestanding 9.3m long x 7.75m wide x 3.05m high Shed Extension.51 BLUEBUSH CT MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of use from amusement centre to service trade premises and motor repair station. Demolition of existing structures, Change of use to existing building to showroom, Construction of sales and workshop building with wash bay, solar panels (roof mounted tilt frames), Shade sails, Signage (including 3 freestanding pylon signs), Associated carparking, earthworks, 3 metre picket and chain mesh fences, 100,000litre rainwater tank and vegetation removal.398 JERVOIS RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Under Assessment
February 2025
- Domestic Shed114 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Proposed domestic storage shed34 BLUEBUSH CT MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding: 9100mm x 6200mm114 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
March 2024
- Outbuilding - Shed43 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
February 2024
- Galvanized Shed Length - 15m x Width - 9m plus 3m (lean to) Height - 3m44 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Ancillary accommodation with rear verandah under the main roof and carport attached forward of the building164 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
July 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence89 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
- Planned development of an Olympic industries rotalok shed to be built on private residential land. Dimensions of shed, length = 40 Ft (12,200 MM), Width = 13 Ft (3,824 MM), Height = 8.6 Ft (2,630 MM). with a 13 degree pitch on the gable roof. 1 x Rotalok internal partition wall across the complete span. Colour scheme - Roof and gutters = Woodland Grey, Walls = Classic cream, Downpipes = Classic cream Materials - Walls cladding = Uniclad, Roof cladding = corrugated, D gutters on both long sides.53 BLUEBUSH CT MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and shed96 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
May 2023
- Ancillary building (ancillary accomodation) to the existing dwelling86A PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding29 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence85 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
June 2022
- Dwelling addition composed of Sunroom and Bathroom; and Five (5) bay garage connected to the dwelling addition416 JERVOIS RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
February 2022
- Detached carport to side of dwelling and outbuilding attached to the dwelling114 MARTIN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence54 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
May 2021
- Garage for vehicle storage29 PARK WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SOUTH SA 5253Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2020–2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.6 km away).
Coalition 56.3%Labor 43.7%
6.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)4.4 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
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